5 year old has lots of cavities and has never seen a dentist-advice on finding a dentist that won't judge us?
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Don't feel bad, fluoride isn't nearly as good for you as you might think. While it can prevent cavities it can also damage your thyroid. Some water levels contain dangerous amounts but no one tells you that. Some kids just have softer teeth and sometimes genetics plays a role no matter what kind of preventive measures are taken. You are not a bad mom. I would highly recommend looking for a pediatric dentist or a family dentist that takes special interest in children. I think they'll be more sensitive to your concerns rather than making you feel judged. Schedule a no fear "getting to know you" visit, just as a meet and greet . A good dentist will do this. They will want to do this during a non peak time of the day when they can take time to answer questions and give you more personal attention. The dentist is providing a health service. your daughter is a patient and you are a customer. You are in charge.
The dentist probably won't judge you either way. They'll just be happy you brought you child in sooner then later. I haven't been to the dentist in 4 years and got a couple of cavities and they were thrilled that I AT LEAST came in. So hopefully you can bring your child to a dentist soon :]
And you aren't a horrible mom, you didnt know.
Be thankful that she's got another set of teeth about to come in! Brush Brush Brush! Floss, too! very important!
Bite the bullet. Go see ANY dentist. Then, swallow your pride if they're a good dentist. Go somewhere else if they're a bad dentist.
Either way, keep your child first!
(and floss)
Aww. Please don't feel bad, this is nothing to be ashamed about it. You don't control the flouride in the water. Just be glad, you're getting her help now.
Don't worry, my teeth are very screwed up. At least ten cavities, in my mouth. My dentist is very good and he doesn't judge me at all. Most dentists don't. They've been inside sparkly clean mouths and then onion chip/cavity mouths. Haha. He's cool with everything. Just don't be embarassed. Explain your situation and for now on brush your daughter's teeth really well.
Hope i helped !
~BRITTNEY xoxo
I think that most dentists wouldn't judge you. Just concentrate on finding a good dentist as soon as possible.
If you live in California go to go city kids .com or org ( I forgot) And you can search dentists to find one hope this helps
The only reason the dentist has a job is for things like this so if they judge it would be weird. The first time my mother took me to the dentist was for the same reason and I was 16 and had 14 cavities. I have never had one since, even if he tried to bilk the insurance no problem saved me money all my life. Thanks Mom!
the teath will fall out eventually anyways..and he will have brand new ones
but since when does water have flouride in it?
Some kids are just prone to dental carries no matter how much they take care of their teeth. There are also people who hardly got dental care by dentists, yet their teeth are cavity-free and can even open a bottle of beer (not the twist kind) with their bare teeth.
A dentist is a professional care giver. Take note of the word professional. They will not and they should not judge you. They would be glad you came to their office sooner than later. If explaining your situation to the dentist will make you feel better, they should let you express your feeling freely.
Some dentists appreciates challenging work actually. So go ahead and enjoy your dental insurance. Your child will probably feel better about his/her teeth after the treatments. Better teeth, better smile. And no more tooth aches
i wouldnt worry about it. My daughter just turned 6 and i took her to her third dentist appt. yesterday and she still refuses to open her mouth and let the dentist clean her teeth. She has 2 cavities and i know she is not going to cooperate and get them filled so what the dentist is going to think would be the least of my worries.
I live in a state where we're arguing about adding fluoride to our water supply! Go Queensland!
It really comes down to personal hygiene, does your child regularly brush his/her teeth and have you taught these as regular activities? It's probably a good idea. Also, regularly getting a check-up is the best way to ensure your child's teeth are in the best condition, be that any treatments or warnings of malignant growth. I'd make tracks ASAP to your local clinic.
I'm yet to have a filling in part because I've had these activities drilled into me since young childhood, get active and help your child out.
Health insurance or not, it only costs a little to have at least an annual check-up. A cleaning and x-rays are not that expensive at some dental offices. Some cities even have dentists who offer free dental preventive care to children. So, I will not say you are a bad parent, but how do you really justify five years? I doubt you will find any dentist who will not at least explain the importance to you of taking your child to a dentist. Flouride is in toothpaste. Please tell us you do at least teach the child to brush her teeth! Just grit your teeth, find a good dentist and maybe contact your new insurance carrier to see which dentists are in their "preferred" provider lists in your area. That will help reduce your out-of-pocket cost some. Be ready for at least a good lecture, though from the dentist. I do not know of any who do not like to lecture their patients. Just take the child and get it all done. Say, what about your own teeth as well? You may want to look into getting your own teeth examined the same day you take your child and it may make her a little more at ease, having to go to a strange doctor and new type of doctor. I hope this helps you. I know dental care is high, believe me I know, but even when my resources were at their lowest, I got in touch with local community resources to find a good one who would keep up my children's dental health until I could afford more extensive work (such as braces when they needed them).
I have never been sorry for the money I spent on their teeth. Dental health can save your daughter from many other diseases and health problems in the future.
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